Early Childhood Teacher (ISBE Prek)

Salary: $46,262.00 – $50,000.00 Annually

Location: Governors State University,
IL

Job Type: Administrative & Professional

Job Number: AP20260007

Division:
Family Development Center

Department: Family Development Center

FLSA:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit
0

Description

The Family Development
Center at Governors State
University welcomes qualified candidates to submit an application of interest.

The Early Childhood Teacher (ISBE
Pre-K) works collaboratively with a classroom paraprofessional to plan and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate,
center-based Preschool for All program. The position supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of young children while
ensuring full compliance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Preschool for All requirements, DCFS Rule 407, and NAEYC
standards.

Essential Responsibilities

85%

1. Child Supervision &
Safety
Teacher will use active supervision practices to supervise children by sight or sound at all times in compliance with
DCFS Rule 407 and Preschool for All requirements, including strategic positioning, Scanning and counting, and anticipating risks in
compliance with DCFS Rule 407 and Preschool for All requirements during routines, transitions, indoor/outdoor play, and off site
excursions.

2. Curriculum Implementation & Individualized Support
In partnership with families, collaboratively
implement an age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate, center-based Pre-K program using The Creative Curriculum and Conscious
Discipline.
o Teacher leads instructional planning, assessment, and compliance with state and federal requirements o Oversee
paraprofessional in supporting instruction, learning centers, and small-group/individual activities.
o Individualized plans (IEPs, IFSPs,
behavior, nutrition, and other supports) are integrated into daily instruction. Staff collaborate with the Pre-K Program Coordinator and
Education Director to design responsive learning environments.

3. Classroom Environment & Management
Jointly
maintain consistent routines, schedules, and classroom management while remaining responsive to individual child needs. Foster a warm,
inclusive, and respectful environment for children, families, and program partners.

4. Health, Safety & Environmental
Monitoring
Share responsibility for daily inspection of indoor and outdoor materials, equipment, and environments, promptly
addressing safety concerns and maintaining appropriate supervision as well as accurately completing and reporting incident reports in a
timely manner.

5. Nutrition & Self-Help Skill Development
Eat with children and support social and language
development, independence, and self-help skills through implementation of Family-Style Meal Service in compliance with licensing
requirements.

6. Medical Awareness & Medication Support
Maintain awareness of children’s health needs, allergies,
and medical conditions.
o Teacher oversees documentation, family communication, and medical plans.
o Ensures paraprofessional assists
with implementation and monitoring.
Medications are administered per policy, authorization, and licensing
regulations.

10%

1. Family Engagement & Communication
Support active parent involvement through regular
verbal and written communication. Teacher conducts a minimum of two parent conferences annually for each child, with paraprofessional
participation as appropriate. Attend at least 2 evening parent events each program year.

2. Health & Social Services
Communication
Report health concerns to the Health Services Director and family social service needs to the Family Services
Specialist promptly.

3. Child Observation & Assessment
Conduct ongoing observations and assessments to inform
curriculum instruction and meet the needs of individual children.
o Teacher ensures assessments are documented at least three times
annually with the paraprofessional support when needed for observation and data collection.

4. Family Goal
Collaboration
Collaborate with the Family Services Specialist to support child and family goal setting in accordance with
Preschool for All guidelines.

5. Student Supervision & Mentoring
Teacher serves as cooperating teacher for GSU
students, Paraprofessional supports modeling professional classroom practices.

6. Documentation &
Reporting
Complete required documentation and reports in a timely manner to meet ISBE, DCFS, and NAEYC standards, with Teacher
maintaining final accountability.

7. Professional Development
Complete a minimum of 20 clock hours of
Gateways-approved professional development annually.
Maintain all Professional Licenses and at least a Gateway Level 4 ECE
Certification.
5%

• Meet all regulatory health requirements, including physical exams, immunizations, TB

testing, and lift
evaluations as required.

• Meetings & Training Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development
  sessions.
• Policy Adherence Adhere to all policies and procedures of Governors State University, the Family Development
  Center,

Preschool for All, DCFS, and NAEYC.

• Additional Program Support Participate in additional meetings, committees, or
  training as requested to support program quality and improvement.
• Other duties as assigned in relation to the
  position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Early Childhood Pedagogical
Competencies

• Skill in creating a psychologically safe, secure environment
• Skill in classroom control and
  discipline
• Skills in providing stimulation for young children
• Skill in communication with young
  children

Cognitive Competencies

• Observational Skill
• Pattern Recognition
• Diagnostic
  Skills

Self-Management Competencies

• Ability to Maintain Own Equilibrium
• Sets Limits and
  Boundaries
• Self-Awareness and Self-Development

Interpersonal Competencies

• Empathy
• Nonverbal
  Understanding

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess a pleasing personality and ability to
establish and maintain rapport with families and staff. Must be capable of representing the Family Development Center and University in a
positive manner.

Required Education and Experience

• Gateways Level 5 Early Childhood Credential and enrolled
  in a program leading to a Professional Educator License Endorsed in Early Childhood Education. Proof of enrollment and successful progress
  submitted to Education Director on a semesterly basis.
• Two years of experience in a preschool setting.
• Must have or be able
  to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
  in early childhood education, a Professional Educator License endorsed in early childhood education.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a
  plus.

Supplemental Information

A complete application must include the
following:

• Cover
  Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• List of three
  professional references with current contact information

Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until position is filled.

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